CBC News Barbados

Barbados won six medals at the recent 4th International Shotokan Karate Federation World Shoto Cup, which took place at the UEL Sports Dock University Way, Beckton London. Barbados sent 11 athletes to this competition which attracted some 350 karatekas from 18 countries. Leading the medal parade for team Barbados was Terrique Jordan, who won gold in the Teenage kata. The other medals were all bronze: Maria Warren in the Super Seniors Kata, Trinity Knight in the Teenage Kumite, Shona Griffith in the Seniors Kata, Levi Kelly in the 7-12 age group Kumite, Jayden Jobe in the 7-12 Kumite, while the Team Kata of Jobe, Kelly and Enowshua Delpeache won the final bronze.

International standards, technology and export potential will rank high on the agenda of the Barbados Manufacturers Association Trade and Innovation EXPO next year. Business-to-business talks should set the tone for the highly anticipated event executive director of the Barbados Manufacturers Association Shardae Boyce says it is a family event and the BMA is in the process of inviting several international buyers in a bid to increase export opportunities. Overseas promotion has started in the run-up to next year’s expo.

Youth and climate advocate, Ashley Lashley is attending the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City. She participated alongside trailblazing artists, actors, and influencers, who shared how they use their platforms to drive greater understanding. Ms. Lashley says the youth have the potential to change the world.